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EMS WEEK 2020: Aftermath

The Overrun

Signs entering ambulance bays around the US, and the world for that matter; point out in no uncertain terms that “HEROES WORK HERE”. We say it to cops and firefighters because we as a society have no idea why someone would willingly run to danger while others run away from it. Since the entry of COVID-19, EMS has noticed a difference.

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How to Become a Paramedic in the Army

Paramedic Training Spot

During this training period, the combat medics received 300 hours of clinical-care experience in conjunction with 300 hours of ambulance experience; this training time also exposed the combat medics to a greater variety of medical scenarios than those experienced in the combat medic’s average day.

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Frontline Empathy is a Two Way Street

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Paramedic

Every ambulance service comprises a group of humans surrounded by infrastructure. Interprofessional Service Providers Interaction with police, firefighters, other emergency services, nurses, doctors, patient care assistants, nursing home staff, roadside recovery technicians and other personnel will involve some level of presumption.

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Paramedic vs Combat Medic: What’s the Difference?

Paramedic Training Spot

There were likely police officers, firefighters , bystanders, and a host of other personnel working to resolve the emergency. EMTs typically operate in the pre-hospital setting with the standard ambulance equipment. You might wonder what a typical day looks like for an ambulance paramedic. Army Combat Medics (68W).